Svaz měst a obcí České republiky

What Svaz měst a obcí České republiky does

Svaz měst a obcí České republiky (SMO ČR), established in 1991 (with 1995 also cited as its formal incorporation date), is the largest association of municipalities in the Czech Republic, representing cities and towns of all sizes — from small rural villages to statutory cities — before national and European institutions. The organization operates as a non-profit interest association of legal entities (zájmové sdružení právnických osob) governed by an elected Chairman (František Lukl), Vice-Chairmen (Miroslav Žbánek, Pavel Drahovzal), an Executive Director (Radka Vladyková), and a board structure including regional chambers for municipalities, towns, and statutory cities, with the Sněm (Assembly) as the highest authority.

SMO ČR delivers a portfolio of services to its members: legislative advocacy and lobbying on national and EU legislation; free legal advisory (Právní poradna); systematic training through Akademie SMO ČR; regional development educational sessions (Hodinka regionálního rozvoje); structured training for officials and representatives (Školení pro obce, Vzdělávání úředníků a zastupitelů); practical digital tools including the RUD budget allocation calculator (Kalkulačka rozpočtového určení daní) and the Diář starosty (Mayor's Diary) planning tool; the SAFETY4TMF international safety project; and member-only benefit platforms such as Obce-sobe.cz and Stavební poradenství (free construction advisory via CACE). The communication stack includes a website, weekly Elektronický zpravodaj newsletter, INS inspirational stories magazine, press releases, videos, and conferences.

The business model is a membership-based non-profit supported by membership fees (členský příspěvek), conference and training registration revenue, partner-driven member benefits (with discounts negotiated through agreements with entities like GPlus, Mapotip, Aliaves, ČVUT, ČSOB, Amundi, and CRIF), and project funding from EU sources such as the European Social Fund. SMO ČR also co-organizes competitive programs (Vesnice roku, Zelená obec roku, O zlatého Cyrila, Nejlepší starosta) and maintains institutional membership in five European and international municipal associations (CEMR, Committee of the Regions, CLRAE, UCLG, ESN). Operations are delivered by a 43-person staff headquartered in Prague 4.

Name

Svaz měst a obcí České republiky

Legal name

Svaz měst a obcí České republiky

Website

https://smocr.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Svaz měst a obcí České republiky (SMO ČR) is the largest non-profit association of municipalities in the Czech Republic, providing legislative advocacy, legal advisory, training, and digital tools to Czech cities and towns of all sizes. It is funded by membership fees, conference revenue, partner benefits, and EU project grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague 4

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SMO ČR is a non-profit membership association representing Czech cities and municipalities, providing legislative advocacy and lobbying before national parliament and EU institutions, free legal advisory, professional training and education programs (Akademie SMO ČR), practical digital tools (RUD calculator, Diář starosty), and coordination of international cooperation through membership in European municipal bodies. The organization also manages conferences, publishes the INS magazine, and facilitates knowledge sharing across its membership base of Czech municipalities and towns.

Product overview

Svaz měst a obcí České republiky (SMO ČR) is an association of towns and municipalities that provides a comprehensive suite of services for Czech municipalities rather than a traditional SaaS product. The core offerings include: Akademie SMO ČR (education/loyalty program), Hodinka regionálního rozvoje (regional development sessions), Kalkulačka RUD (budget calculation tool), Diář starosty (digital planner), SAFETY4TMF (safety project), and Školení pro obce (municipal training). Member benefits include Vzdělávání úředníků (official training), Stavební poradenství (construction advisory), and Obce-sobe.cz (savings platform). The organization also operates a Právní poradna (legal advisory) and various completed projects like Vzdělaný zastupitel and Efektivní správa obcí. These services work together to support municipal governance, education, and development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akademie SMO ČR: Educational academy offering systematic training in current public administration topics for representatives and employees of municipalities.
• Hodinka regionálního rozvoje SMO ČR
• Diář starosty
• INS - Inspirativní story

Products and services

• Akademie SMO ČR

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Česká asociace konzultačních inženýrů (CACE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACE provides free building advisory services to the SMO ČR member base. The cooperation was expanded from September 2025 to include general construction consulting, available free of charge to all SMO ČR members, in addition to educational events and certified training.
• CRIF – Czech Credit BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSMO ČR granted its patronage to the CRIF Certifikát prosperity (Prosperity Certificate), which is calculated based on municipal budget and accounting indicators for the past two years, comparing municipalities with each other. Information is available at informaceoobcich.cz.
• ČSOB (Československá obchodní banka)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerČSOB is the sponsor and partner of the Zelená obec roku (Green Municipality of the Year) competition, organized with SMO ČR's support and involvement. The competition recognizes municipalities for innovative approaches to sustainable development.
• AliavesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSMO ČR offers training for municipal officials and representatives at preferential rates through an exclusive agreement with Aliaves. After the conclusion of the ESO project (Effective Municipal Administration), which trained thousands of employees and representatives of municipal offices for free, the same service is now offered at discounted rates for SMO ČR members.
• ČVUT v Praze (Czech Technical University in Prague)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMO ČR collaborates with ČVUT's Faculty of Architecture and Masaryk Institute of Higher Studies to deliver a course on Development of Real Estate – Location. SMO ČR members receive a 5% discount on the course. The program is also approved as part of lifelong education by ČKA and ČKAIT.
• CzechTourismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSMO ČR supports the Heroes of Tourism competition organized by CzechTourism, which recognizes outstanding achievements in the tourism sector.
• Amundi (investment management)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmundi, a European asset manager, advertises on SMO ČR's website, targeting the public sector audience among member municipalities.
• Evropská rada obcí a regionů (CEMR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMO ČR is a member of the European Council of Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), actively participating in influencing European legislation and policies in favor of cities and municipalities. Membership enables representation at the EU level.
• Výbor regionů (Committee of the Regions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMO ČR participates in the activities of the European Committee of the Regions, contributing to the development of EU regional and cohesion policies affecting local government.
• Kongres místních a regionálních orgánů při Radě Evropy (CLRAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMO ČR participates in the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe (CLRAE), engaging in international dialogue on local government matters.
• Světová organizace měst a samospráv (UCLG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMO ČR is a member of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), the world organization of cities and local governments, enabling participation in global municipal networks and policy discussions.
• Evropská sociální síť (ESN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMO ČR participates in the European Social Network (ESN), focusing on social policy, healthcare, and housing issues relevant to municipalities.
• Civipolis, o.p.s.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSMO ČR co-organizes the national competition 'O zlatého Cyrila' for the best municipal newsletter, together with Civipolis. This is the oldest and largest competition for municipal newsletters in the Czech Republic.
• Sdružení místních samospráv ČRminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSMO ČR cooperates with the Association of Local Self-Governments of the Czech Republic on joint initiatives such as the newsletter competition 'O zlatého Cyrila' and debates on legislative matters.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smocr

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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